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Dingaan Thobela

Dingaan Thobela

“The Rose of Soweto”
Boxing record: 20-14-1 (13)
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Soweto, South Africa, South Africa

Best fights of Dingaan Thobela

Over 17 years as a professional, Dingaan Thobela has compiled a 20-14-1 (13) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. Here is his best fight.

  1. 1. Dingaan Thobela defeats Tony Lopez in their 2nd fight

    On June 26, 1993 Dingaan Thobela fought Tony Lopez for the WBA lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Thobela was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Lopez was 30 with a record of 42-3-1. Thobela was coming off a loss, while Lopez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Thobela won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.